Jennifer Cook O'Toole has Asperger Syndrome and is the mother to three young Aspie children. She graduated from Brown University, and attended Columbia University's Graduate School of Social Work. She has previously worked as a social worker, and a teacher in both special needs and mainstream education. In 2002 she was nominated for Disney's Teacher of the Year Award. She served on the Family Advisory Board for Levine Children's Hospital, North Carolina, and regularly gives presentations at hospitals and local universities on special needs parenting. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina.

Preface: How Asperger's Saved My Life.; 1. The Theory of My Mind: How Asperkids Think.; 2. Special Interests: The Way In.; 3. All Aspies Are from Missouri: Concrete Minds.; 4. Detour - This Way: Getting around Learning Challenges.; 5. Living the Practical Life.; 6. Dear Santa, I'd Like a Friend for Christmas.; 7. It Depends on Where You're Standing: Perspectives on Comfort Zones.; 8. Conclusion: My Father's Legacy.